ASTM D2859-04

Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials

SCOPE
1.1 This fire-test-response standard describes a test method for the determination of the flammability of finished textile floor covering materials when exposed to an ignition source under controlled laboratory conditions.
1.2 This test method is applicable to all types of textile floor coverings, regardless of the method of fabrication or whether they are made from natural or man-made fibers. It is possible to apply this test method to unfinished material; however, the results of such a test shall not be considered a satisfactory evaluation of a textile floor covering material for ultimate consumer use.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in brackets are for information only.
1.4 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions
1.5 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2004
• ICS: 13.220.40 - Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products
• ICS: 59.080.60 - Textile floor coverings
• Technical Committee: E05 - Fire Standards
• Drafting Committee: E05.22 - Surface Burning

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D2859-02 - Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2004
• Replaced By: ASTM D2859-06 - Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2006
• Referred By: ASTM F1551-09(2017) - Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F3214-23 - Standard Practice for Characterization of Fire Properties of Seating, Upholstery, and Padding Materials for Vehicles Associated with Amusement Rides and Devices
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2004
• Referred By: ASTM E1546-21 - Standard Guide for Development of Fire-Hazard-Assessment Standards
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2004
• Referred By: ASTM D6719-22e1 - Standard Guide for Standard Test Methods and Practices for Evaluating Pile Yarn Floor Covering
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F726-17 - Standard Test Method for Sorbent Performance of Adsorbents for use on Crude Oil and Related Spills
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F2157-09(2018) - Standard Specification for Synthetic Surfaced Running Tracks
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation:D2859–04
Standard Test Method for
Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering
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Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2859; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This fire-test-response standard describes a test method 2.1 ASTM Standards:
for the determination of the flammability of finished textile C 1186 Specification for Flat Non-Asbestos Fiber-Cement
floor covering materials when exposed to an ignition source Sheets
under controlled laboratory conditions. D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
1.2 This test method is applicable to all types of textile floor D 1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
coverings, regardless of the method of fabrication or whether D 5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Covering
they are made from natural or man-made fibers. It is possible E 136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
to apply this test method to unfinished material; however, the Tube Furnace at 750°C
results of such a test shall not be considered a satisfactory E 176 Terminology of Fire Standards
evaluation of a textile floor covering material for ultimate 2.2 AATCC Standard:
consumer use. Method 138-1972, Shampooing: Washing of Textile Floor
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1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the Coverings
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standard.Thevaluesgiveninbracketsareforinformationonly. 2.3 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
1.4 This standard is used to measure and describe the 16 CFR Part 1630 Standard for the surface flammability of
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and carpets and rugs (FF 1-70)
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself 16 CFR Part 1631 Standard for the surface flammability of
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk small carpets and rugs (FF 2-70)
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
3. Terminology
actual fire conditions.
1.5 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently 3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms contained in this test method
hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property
shall be employed in conducting these tests associated with fire issues refer to Terminology E 176. For
definitions of terms contained in this test method and associ-
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes ated with textile issues refer to Terminology D 123. For
definitions of terms contained in this test method and associ-
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
as requirements of the standard. ated with pile floor covering issues refer to Terminology
D 5684.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.1.2 flame retardant, n—a chemical used to impart flame
resistance.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 3.1.3 flame-retardant treatment, n—a process for incorpo-
rating or adding flame retardant(s) to a material or product.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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the ASTM website.
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Technical Manual of the American Association of Textile Chemists and
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Colorists, P. O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
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Standards and is direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.22 on Surface Burning. Can be found in Title 16, Volume 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Current edition approved February 1, 2004. Published March 2004. Originally Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732
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3.1.3.1 Discussion—The term “flame-retardant treatment” 6. Apparatus and Reagent
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